Deck 2: Arts Funeral Directing

Question 1

The individual responsible for assisting in the duties of the altar is known as:

A)Officiant
B)Acolyte
C)Celebrant
D)Cantor

Answer 1

Acolyte

Question 2

What is the term for the period of time after death has occurred when a person experiences all of the emotions associated with the loss?

A)Bereavement
B)Grief
C)Mourning
D)All the above

Answer 2

Bereavement

Question 3

A form of grief that occurs immediately after the loss of a loved one that results in intense emotions considered normal is known as:
I. Acute grief
II. Integrated grief
III. Complicated grief

A)I and III only
B)I and II only
C)I only
D)I, II, and III

Answer 3

I only

Question 4

What is the Latin acronym for the term found in many religious orders that translates to, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of Jews?"

A)INRI
B)NIRI
C)IRNI
D)NRI

Question 5

The process for storing cremated remains of a deceased person in a vessel or container is known as:

A)Burial
B)Entombing
C)Inurnment
D)Embalming

Question 6

Death resulting from the violent actions of another is classified as:

A)Infanticide
B)Genocide
C)Suicide
D)Homicide

Question 7

What is the name of the person licensed by the state whose duties include counseling, assisting with funeral arrangements and preparing the deceased for disposal?

A)Pastor
B)Funeral Director
C)Coroner
D)Kin

Question 8

What is the name given to a traditional Catholic funeral proceeding?

A)Funeral Mass
B)Shiva
C)Funeral
D)Wake

Question 9

A vessel used for the remains of a deceased person of Jewish faith is known as what?

A)Urn
B)Casket
C)Aron
D)Shiva

Question 10

What is the process of holding the remains of a deceased person in a vault or crypt called?

A)Burial
B)Entombment
C)Inurnment
D)Cremation

Question 11

The root "-cide" refers to what action?

A)To die
B)To murder
C)To kill
D)To bury

Question 12

Where would a funeral director capture the wishes of the family or friends of the deceased?

A)Arrangement form
B)Arrangement conference
C)Arrangement room
D)Burial services request

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a term associated with the term celebrant?
I. Officiant
II. Priest
III. Rabbi
IV. Bishop

A)I, II and IV
B)III and IV
C)I, II, III and IV
D)III only

Question 14

What is the name given to the ending to a traditional Catholic mass?

A)Burial
B)Wake
C)Mourning
D)Final commendation

Question 15

The period of mourning that takes place for seven days after death in the Jewish faith is referred to as:

A)Shiva
B)Aron
C)Mass
D)Mourning

Question 16

A funeral ceremony that takes into consideration present mores and traditions is considered:

A)Traditional rites
B)Ceremonial rites
C)Adaptive rites
D)Modern rites

Question 17

Which of the following figures within the Catholic Church heads a district of churches?

A)Bishop
B)Archbishop
C)Priest
D)Cardinal

Question 18

A visit by a funeral director upon the completion of a funeral rite is considered to be what type of service?

A)Pre-need care
B)After care
C)Post mortem care
D)Continuing care

Question 19

The area within a church that is enclosed at the front of the church containing the priest or choir is known as:

A)Altar
B)Chancel
C)Vestibule
D)Lectern

Question 20

A Christian Burial Permit may be issued by which of the following religious denominations?

A)Jewish
B)Protestant
C)Catholic
D)Mormon

Question 21

Which of the following religious denominations generally does not accept cremation as a form of burial?

A)Jewish
B)Catholics
C)Mormons
D)A and C only

Question 22

Which of the following individuals conduct official investigations as to cause of death?

A)Pastor
B)Coroner
C)Mortician
D)Priest

Question 23

What is the name for a place of internment found in a cemetery that is marked by a tombstone?

A)Crypt
B)Grave
C)Mausoleum
D)Urn

Question 24

What is the name for an act to end the suffering of another person in a painless manner?

A)Murder
B)Suicide
C)Euthanasia
D)Assisted living

Question 25

What is the name for the individual, licensed by the state, to perform the duties of preparing the deceased for burial by means other than embalming?

A)Funeral assistant
B)Funeral director
C)Coroner
D)Crematory operator

Question 26

A vehicle used to transport the remains of a deceased person from a funeral service to the gravesite is known as:

A)Coach
B)Ambulance
C)Hearse
D)Caisson

Question 27

A speech delivered during a funeral service by a loved one, friend or colleague of the deceased may be called:

A)Eulogy
B)Sermon
C)Lecture
D)Memorial

Question 28

Matters that are considered to be related to the church are:

A)Political
B)Secular
C)Ecclesiastic
D)Religious

Question 29

What is the order of church units within the Catholic religion (lower to higher)?
I. Diocese
II. Parish
III. Archdiocese

A)III, II, I
B)III, I, II
C)I, II, III
D)II, I, III

Question 30

A group of parishes within a Catholic Church diocese are typically under the control of:

A)Bishop
B)Archbishop
C)Priest
D)Cardinal

Question 31

An individual lacking the resources necessary to pay for a funeral may be buried and deemed destitute may be buried in which of the following locations?

A)Pauper's grave
B)Common grave
C)Potter's field
D)All the above

Question 32

In a Jewish burial service, a grave is referred to as a:

A)Kever
B)Kevurah
C)Kaddish
D)Levaya

Question 33

The Jewish word for the name of burial ceremony is:

A)Kever
B)Kevurah
C)Kaddish
D)Levaya

Question 34

Information concerning the death of an individual is recorded primarily for which purposes?

A)To provide information to next of kin as to the nature of death
B)To complete a death certificate for income tax purposes
C)To report certain vital statistics to the state
D)To provide a record for estate planning purposes

Question 35

Which of the following documents is used to record vital statistics regarding the death of an individual?

A)Christian burial permit
B)Death certificate
C)Coroner's report
D)Notice of death

Question 36

Which of the following constitute acts associated with the final disposition of a deceased person's remains?

A)Entombment
B)Cremation
C)Burial
D)All the above

Question 37

Which of the following greetings would be deemed appropriate to deliver to the family of a deceased individual during shiva?

A)"How are you feeling?"
B)"It will get better."
C)"Good afternoon."
D)None of the above

Question 38

Which of the following information should be provided on the notification form?

A)Deceased's age
B)Name of the deceased
C)Name and relationship of the caller
D)All of the above

Question 39

Which of the following is the first thing a funeral director needs to know regarding the body of a deceased person held at a healthcare facility (i.e. hospital or skilled nursing facility)?

A)Consent to embalm
B)Signed release form for the body
C)Consent to autopsy
D)Availability of refrigeration

Question 40

The acronym "NOK" stands for:

A)Notification of kin
B)Next of kin
C)Needs of kin
D)A and B only

Question 41

Notification of a local organ procurement organization takes place under what law?

A)Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
B)Routine Referral laws
C)Funeral rule
D)A and B only

Question 42

What information is necessary for the funeral director to record on the death certificate?

A)Name of the deceased
B)Date of birth of the deceased
C)Social Security Number of the deceased
D)All of the above

Question 43

What is the term used for the partial assignment of the value of a contract from one party to another?

A)Partial
B)Complete
C)Collateral
D)Absolute

Question 44

What form must be presented to a hospital in order to remove the remains of a deceased person?

A)Notification Form
B)Signed Notification Form
C)Release for Deceased Person
D)Signed Release for Deceased Person

Question 45

Which of the following activities begins the funeral process?

A)First call
B)Removal of deceased remains
C)Funeral arrangements
D)Funeral rite

Question 46

What is the term used for the full assignment of the value of a contract from one party to another?

A)Partial
B)Complete
C)Collateral
D)Absolute

Question 47

Which activity involves the commitment of the deceased's remains to it final resting place?

A)Interment
B)Entombment
C)Rite
D)Burial

Question 48

All of the following are duties of a funeral director, except:

A)Marketing and promotional activities for the funeral home
B)Accounting and financial management
C)Making funeral arrangements
D)Preparing an autopsy report

Question 49

A first call for funeral arrangements should be conducted with the person who:

A)Has primary rights for disposition
B)Is the next of kin
C)Is the spouse
D)Has been granted Power-of-Attorney

Question 50

Place in order the hierarchal roles of the following persons within the Catholic Church from highest to lowest:
I. Priest
II. Cardinal
III. Archbishop
IV. Monk

A)I, II, II, IV
B)III, II, I, IV
C)IV, I, II, III
D)II, III, I, IV

Question 51

What is the order of service for a Catholic funeral rite?
I. Lord's Prayer
II. Liturgy of the Word
III. Remembrance
IV. Liturgy of the Eucharist

A)I, II, III, IV
B)IV, III, II, I
C)II, IV, I, III
D)IV, II, I, III